The Farm at Dover Reviews

We had our wedding at the Farm in September 2023 and still can't get over how special, perfect and amazing our day was. From getting ready in the spectacular farmhouse and cabin, our magical + intimate ceremony back in the trees, to a perfect reception in the barn - every location on the property is a 10/10. Tom + Juan have created something so special and we are forever grateful our day was spent at The Farm. We can't recommend this venue enough!

We could not imagine a more beautiful venue for our wedding. The barn, in addition to the grooms cabin and farmhouse, were all well kept and spacious. There were countless picturesque spots to take photos.

Tom was extremely responsive, reliable, and flexible in helping coordinate everything we wanted for our special day. He even went out of his way without question to help with a few unique special requests we had.

We cannot recommend this venue highly enough if you’re looking for a rustic. remote venue to celebrate your wedding with family and friends.

Tom and Juan are absolutely amazing to work with and their venue is STUNNING!! They made our wedding more beautiful than we could have ever imagined possible! From the minute we toured the venue we fell in love with it and they are the absolute sweetest people on this planet. We would LOVE to work with them again in the future for any occasion. And I plan on recommending them to anyone I know getting married ❤️❤️

We cannot even begin to describe how incredible our experience was at The Farm at Dover!! The venue is absolutely breathtaking, with character and charm in every corner. The attention to detail and impeccable taste Tom & Juan have is undeniable. I fell in love with The Farm at Dover as soon as I arrived at the venue for the first time. It was an absolute dream come true. Tom & Juan were so kind, quick to respond, and their list of recommended vendors made us feel so confident with our choices from the very beginning. We also stayed at The Pink Farmhouse and The Dover at Eagle Lake lakehouse, and both were incredible. Every guest was blown away by this gorgeous, one of a kind venue. If you are looking for a rustic, beautiful barn venue and wonderful hospitality, look no further. Thank you!!!

The Farm at Dover, Tom and Juan, and their team are truly the most spectacular wedding team out there. We looked at tons of venues, spoke to more wedding professionals than I care to share, and these people and this place are the crème de la crème. We booked our wedding date nearly two years in advance and Tom worked with me on every little question I had (since I was planning it myself- day of Coordination by Dream Weddings, WI, also amazing) and went above and beyond at every single turn. The kindness I was shown is unmatched. We rented Dover at Eagle lake for the weekend and it was so GORGEOUS and exactly the space we dreamed about. The girls then got ready in the pink house and the guys in the groom's cabin- again...could not have been more perfect. And don't even get me started on the ceremony and reception (photos included as they can describe their perfection better than I can). I cannot RAVE enough about this place, these people, and the experience I had two months ago. Cheers to the best!!

We absolutely could not have chosen a better venue than the Farm at Dover. Not only was everything about the location gorgeous- many of our guests described it as something out of a fairytale- but Tom and Juan were incredible to work with, going above and beyond every step of the way. Like many others, we had to delay a year due to Covid, and they were incredibly understanding and accommodating. They were extremely responsive to e-mails, answering all of our questions up to and even after the wedding. They went above and beyond with the little details, and made an effort to accommodate all of our requests. Can't recommend the venue more!

The Farm at Dover in one word is magical. From the moment we arrived for our tour, I knew this venue was the one. Stepping foot on the grounds is like transporting yourself into a storybook. Each step leads you towards another adventure with new details to discover and mysteries to unravel, with hidden gems speckled throughout; a whole day would still not be enough time here to discover them.

Our guests raved to us about the thoughtful layout. From the beautiful walk starting at the parking lot to the barn, and then the barn to the ceremony site, there are hundreds of places to get “lost” along the way.

Tom and Juan, I felt your love for the Farm in the way every small detail culminated into a story or an experience. I can’t thank you enough for your help in making our day the best it possibly could have been. Our wedding was pure magic as was our stay in the lake house. Thank you again for the part you played in our story.

Everything about this venue is perfect and there are so many beautiful and intricate details in each space. The beautiful victorian bridal suite, incredibly cool grooms cabin, gorgeous outdoor ceremony space and the old, rustic barn (and everything in-between!) made for the most breathtakingly beautiful day!

Tom, Juan and the rest of the team were so helpful, friendly and accommodating! They have literally thought of everything and were an absolute joy to work with.

Our wedding the was perfect mix of rustic elegance and was everything that we imagined, and more! I cannot recommend this venue enough!!

We had our wedding at The Farm at Dover in May 2021 and it was the absolute most perfect day!

We were originally supposed to get married in Chicago, but less than 2 months out, we decided to move our wedding out of state to Wisconsin. We came across The Farm at Dover's website and I said to my now husband "there is no way this place will have availability." Luckily, and to my surprise, the only date they had available in 2021 was our wedding date! We reached out immediately and scheduled a tour that weekend, and fell in love with the venue the second we pulled up.

It is the most beautiful, intimate space with the most incredible attention to detail everywhere that you look. Tom and Juan put so much thought into every aspect of the venue and their expertise really shows - I couldn't believe we found such a perfect place for our wedding. We were actually more excited about The Farm at Dover than we ever were about our original venue in Chicago.

We were able to utilize all of our vendors from Chicago, and Tom and Juan were so accommodating, responsive and easy to work with throughout the stressful process of moving a wedding less than 2 months out!

The day of the wedding was nothing short of incredible. The champagne provided at the Farm's lake house where we were staying, and the special gift from Tom and Juan in the bridal house while we were getting ready were a huge surprise and SO thoughtful.

We had such a blast at our wedding and wish we could do the day all over again because it was so much fun! We are so grateful to Tom & Juan and everyone at the Farm at Dover for making our wedding day better than we ever could have imagined. I would recommend this amazing venue to any couple in the Chicagoland area!

An amazing venue to host your wedding! The Farm at Dover has so many different elements that allow you to create many interesting layers to your event. The owners, Tom and Juan, are an incredible team and made our day more special. They went out of their way to see that everything ran smoothly. They were also very quick to respond to every email I sent while planning. The venue speaks for its beautiful self and the team behind it makes for an outstanding and special place.

I literally have nothing bad or negative to say about The Farm at Dover. Every single one of our guests have raved about the how beautiful and unique the venue was! Everything was picture perfect for our wedding day. Tom & Juan are the nicest guys we've ever met! From the first tour, to the end of our wedding. They have been an absolute joy to work with, and I hope to see them in the future! They think of just about everything you could ever need and their attention to detail is why we fell in love with our venue. They were so patient when I changed my mind 100 times and they did everything with a smile. I wish I could go back every year & relive the best day! Tom, Juan, and Carly, thank you so much for all you did to help make our dream wedding a reality! We will cherish our memories, and our "thank you" gift every day, Thank you!!

The Farm at Dover is simply magical. Tom and Juan have literally thought of everything and truly created the most beautiful and romantic wedding venue we have ever seen. We knew the minute we stepped on the property that this had to be where we began our married life together. We cannot say enough about Tom and Juan and how accommodating they were throughout the entire process! To us, life is about the little details and we certainly took them all in at The Farm at Dover. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the love and energy you have put into your venue and into our special day! Our day was simply perfect 💕

Spectacular! When I dreamed of the perfect wedding, The Farm at Dover well exceeded anything I could have ever imagined! From the moment we arrived at the venue we knew it would be mesmerizing for the one and only event of our lives. Both my husband and I were so overwhelmed by the professionalism and exquisite detail that Tom (the owner) and his staff took when ensuring that our day was perfect. Tom made sure I had everything I needed to get ready in the picturesque Victorian house. My husband happily hung out with his groomsmen in the granary which is the ultimate 'Men's Den'. After speaking with Tom, he gave me some recommendations from everything from the caterer to the DJ based on what he knew I wanted and those vendors were also excellent. Both my husband and I have been in constant awe since the wedding because friends and family had said that it may be one of the most beautiful wedding venues they've ever been to. It truly was a fairytale wedding! Thank you, Tom and Juan!

We couldn’t be happier with having our wedding at the Farm at Dover last summer! The owners Tom and Juan are fantastic and did everything possible to ensure our wedding was the best day of our lives. From the very beginning, they were so nice and accommodating, and it was clear how meticulously they care for every last detail on the property. We were very thankful that they even thought to spray for mosquitos! The barn and surrounding grounds are absolutely breathtaking, and we especially enjoyed the many unique places on the grounds for photographs and for our guests to explore! The grooms quarters and the bride’s house were both perfect to escape the commotion and to freshen up in advance of our ceremony (also great for pictures). The lower level of the barn was set up for a rustic cocktail hour and the 2nd floor worked beautifully for reception and dancing. We were worried it would get hot inside the barn during the summer but the large barn windows allowed a very refreshing breeze to come in. We would highly recommend Farm at Dover for any couple looking to get married in a gorgeous rustic location.

We got married at the farm last weekend and it was absolutely magical. Tom and Juan are very sweet, professional and easy to work with. The place is just immaculately taken care of and gorgeous! I highly recommend checking this place out! The memories of this beautiful farm with stay with us forever. ~The Garrity's

Not much to say to describe this venue besides wow. Our day was absolutely perfect thanks to Tom and Juan, and the gorgeous scenery that surrounding our family and friends. If you are lucky enough to book this place, you won't regret it.

The Farm at Dover was our first venue toured, and our only. We visited during their off season in April and the second I stepped foot on their grounds, I knew I was about to cancel every venue visit we had planned. The space, the decor, the lighting, every detail was so well thought out, the whole place screamed romance, it was impossible not to fall in love. Tom and Juan are incredible, they were SO patient with my every question, request, and need while planning the wedding. They went above and beyond to make our day as special as it was, even when our plans for an outdoor ceremony were cancelled due to the pouring rain. They were on top of things, made the barn everything we dreamed of and more for our vows, and I couldn't be more grateful. From the groom and bridal quarters, to the ceremony and barn space, our friends and family have not stopped talking about our beautiful wedding venue. We will cherish the memories of this day, as well as the thoughtful "Thank you" gift for the rest of our lives. Thank you, Tom and Juan, and the whole wonderful staff at Farm At Dover, for everything. We hope to cross paths again soon! ♥

When we first toured the venue, we knew right then and there this was the place we had to get married! We had a two year engagement and Tom and Juan were helpful and responsive the whole way through providing excellent support, crucial advice, and patience with all of our questions.
We recently got married on October 7th and even though my worst nightmare came true and it rained, Tom and Juan made sure our day was perfect and went off without a hitch! Their entire staff was friendly, helpful, and genuinely took the time to make sure our vision came to life!
I can't express how perfect of a venue this is from the ambiance to the fine tuned logistics; it was a dream come true! All of our guests were obsessed with the space and spoke very highly of their experience.
Their preferred vendors complimented the day which provided a smooth and stress free day for all in attendance.
Thank you Tom and Juan for thinking of everything to make our special day absolutely perfect! We will cherish our wedding day and awesome experience working with you forever :)

My husband and I had our wedding here on 9.29.2017!! 1 week ago!! The Farm at Dover is by far the most beautiful venue that I have ever been to!! Each and every location on site is decorated and tended to perfectly! I love that Tom and Juan have put their personal taste and skills into their venue! The barn is not your average barn wedding venue. The barn is decorated rustically and elegantly. The entire site is so elegant and eclectic; it is a one-of-a-kind venue that is just so magical!!

Tom and Juan are two of the sweetest people that I have ever met and they made us feel so welcomed and loved on our wedding day. They were also so helpful and attentive during our planning process!! We are so so so happy with our wedding, it was perfect and The Farm at Dover is a HUGE part of that!!!

Thank you Tom and Juan!!!

Tom & Juan might be the two easiest venue owners to work with. They are extremely professional and organized, while being cute, creative, and warm too. The venue was something I was a bit worried about at the beginning because I was planning a wedding here from >3000 miles away BUT they made every single step a breeze. They thought of every single detail, down to the nik-naks on the shelves. The property was FLAWLESS, the gardens were unbelievable, something out of a Disney movie. They even let us come a few days before to practice our dance on the dance floor. I have nothing but positive things to say about them and trust me, you can trust them with all the little details that you didn't think of. THANK YOU SO MUCH TOM & JUAN!

Planning a wedding from out of state can be incredibly difficult. After being sent photos from the venue when my mom did a tour and hearing her rave about the place for hours, I knew it would be worth it to get married so close to where I grew up. Tom and Juan were incredibly flexible with meeting up during my visits back to Wisconsin and offered valued advice about the little details that are so easily forgotten. The farm is a stunning venue, down to all the little details.

My Fiancé' and I were married at the Farm at Dover on October 15, 2016. We can not say enough how absolutely incredible this venue is. We knew from the first minute we were on the property and meet Tom and Juan that this is where we wanted to get married. The beauty and details of the farm are remarkable. Tom and Juan are amazing & great to work with!! They are extremely helpful and will answer any questions you have. We could not have asked for a more beautiful place for our special day. Everything went perfect! We can't thank Tom and Juan enough for having such a great place to celebrate our love & for everything they did for us the day of the wedding to make it a day we will never forget! We would highly recommend The Farm at Dover!!!

XOXO
Amber & Brian

From the first moment we walked onto the property of The Farm at Dover and met Tom and Juan we knew this was the place for our daughter’s wedding. The grounds are just lovely; there are so many places for people to wander around and to just sit enjoy the gardens. The communication was so easy with Tom, our questions were answered immediately and they gave great recommendations when needed. Walking along the path to where the outdoor ceremony took place was so intimate among the trees. The evening reception in the barn was breathtaking. Tom and Juan have thought of every detail. Many of our family and friends said this was the most beautiful wedding venue they had ever been to and we totally agree. We thank you Tom and Juan for such a fantastic day.

Wow! Where do I begin!? Tom & Juan with The Farm at Dover are AMAZING!! They go above and beyond to make sure everything is taken care of! Their staff helped direct guest parking, clean up, add personal details to our day, and their customer service is spectacular! They are professional and get back to you with any questions you have extremely quickly and the venue is STUNNING!! All of the thought and planning that went into creating The Farm at Dover is magnificent!! We used vendors from their preferred vendor list and we're SO HAPPY we did! You cannot go wrong with using The Farm at Dover as your venue! I wish we could have our wedding there every single weekend!! Thank you Tom, Juan, and your great staff for all of your hard work! We love you!!

We got married here in August and cannot say enough good things about this place. Tom and Juan were easy to communicate with throughout the entire planning process and were available for every tour, rehearsal, and the day of the wedding. Our guests could also not say enough great things about the venue and LOVED walking around the grounds to check everything out. It's such a unique venue, with a rustic yet classy vibe. I hope more of my friends get married here so I can come back! Best wedding venue I've ever seen, hands down.